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LB02 YMZ

2002 Gilera Cougar

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

3,185 mi
Last recorded3,185 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2006
Typical for 2002 Gilera Cougar6,392 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 YMZ
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2006 3,185 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

clutch lever pivot bolt loose

drive sprockets worn

front brake pads low

rear swingarm pivot bushes have slight free play

Pass 26 Aug 2005 13,127 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2005 13,127 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2005 12,946 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?

Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
624
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 386
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 372
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) 320
Drive chain excessively loose 235
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 190
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LB02 YMZ is a 2002 Gilera Cougar in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 2002 Gilera Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 6,392 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Gilera Cougar fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 386 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB02 YMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Gilera Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB02 YMZ registered?

LB02 YMZ is a 2002 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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